Barbara Ann (Boyd) Skovsende, 91, of North Franklin, passed away Friday evening, May 30, 2025, at Fox Nursing Home, Oneonta.
Born on April 22, 1934 in Delhi, Barbara was the daughter of the late Raymond and Mary (Scott) Boyd.
On April 25, 1952, Barbara married Niels Skovsende at the Andes Presbyterian Church in Andes, a union that lasted 63 years until Niels passing on Dec. 18, 2015.
Barbara and Niels owned and operated Skovsende Farm in North Franklin from 1959 until their retirement in 2013. Their family-run dairy was known for their red and white Holsteins.
Barbara and Niels enjoyed bowling in several area leagues and the couple also enjoyed square dancing and trips to Lake George.
Besides her husband, Barbara was predeceased by her son Thomas Skovsende, and a brother John Boyd, along with several in-laws.
She is survived by a son Garry (Denise) Skovsende of North Franklin, daughter-in-law Georgetta Skovsende, granddaughter Krista (Tony) Pugh of Texas; grandsons Jamie, Brandon and Aaron (Megan Donaldson) Skovsende all of North Franklin; great-grandchildren Collin, Destiny and Allie Skovsende, along with several nieces, nephews and cousins.
A service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, June 6, at the MacArthur Funeral Home, 134 Main Street, Delhi; burial will follow at Andes Cemetery, Andes.
In lieu of flowers contributions in memory of Barbara can be made to Aldrich Baptist Church, PO Box 174, Franklin, NY 13775.
Visit www.macarthurfh.com to share a condolence with the Skovsende Family.
